President Donald Trump engaged with the media on Tuesday regarding his former aide, Alyssa Farah Griffin, now a co-host on "The View." The President called Griffin a "joke" after she did not honor a pledge to wear a Make America Great Again (MAGA) hat during an episode, a promise she made contingent upon his success in securing the release of Israeli hostages.
The promise, which Griffin made last year, was brought into the spotlight following the hostages' safe return this week. However, after the show's episodes on Monday and Tuesday, Griffin was observed not to have donned the MAGA headwear.
In response to a reporter's inquiry about the unfulfilled promise, President Trump remarked on Griffin's loyalty, which he implied had wavered. He recounted that Griffin, who resigned from her position as White House communications director in December 2020, had sent him "beautiful" letters upon her departure and even after she had left the administration. Griffin, however, has previously refuted such claims.
Discussing the situation further, President Trump theorized that financial motives were a factor in Griffin's change of stance. He suggested that her role on "The View" and the accompanying remuneration led to her swift shift in perspective. The President also expressed skepticism about Griffin's capability, stating that he had never believed she was suitable for her role at the White House.
The President's comments extended to critiquing "The View" itself, questioning the show's credibility and highlighting the contrast between Griffin's private correspondences and her public statements as evidence of her insincerity. He made light of a compliment he had received from Griffin, downplaying it given her age, and shared that he has since received more flattering comparisons, including being labeled the greatest president of all.
When probed whether this ranking included past presidents like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, President Trump confidently included himself in that esteemed company, affirming his preference for such comparisons.
This exchange between President Trump and the press was widely covered on social media, with both the President's son, Donald Trump Jr., and others highlighting the interaction. Prior to joining "The View" as a permanent co-host in 2022, Griffin had established herself as a critic of President Trump, having voted against him in the 2024 election, as documented by Fox News.
